Luedders’ historical and pictorial city directory of Angola, Indiana for the year 1923, containing an historical compilation of items of local interest, a complete canvass of names in the city, which includes every member of the family, college students, families on rural lines, directory of officers of county, city, lodges, churches, societies, a directory of streets, and a classified business directory.
Ivan Isaac Yoder, born on December 30, 1875, in Wadsworth, Ohio, pursued his education in Medina County schools and graduated from Medina High School in 1897. He earned his B.A. (1901) and A.M. (1905) from Ohio Wesleyan University and his M.D. from Western Reserve University in 1904. Yoder worked as a district physician in Cleveland and an assistant surgeon for the American Ship Building Co. since 1905, specializing in casualty surgery. He was also involved in various professional associations and community organizations.
Elmer Simon Yoder, 75, of Elgin, passed away on May 24 at a La Grande care center after an extended illness. He was born on March 11, 1933, in Belleville, Pennsylvania, and had a diverse career in cabinet installation and carpentry. A former pastor in the Elgin and Cove Methodist churches, he cherished nature, engaging in hunting, fishing, and planting native trees. Elmer is survived by his wife, Cheryl, children, eight grandchildren, and several siblings. No services were planned, and he requested no flowers.